It will be Christian's second Games, having finished in the top 20 in both the Women's Time Trial and Road Race in Glasgow four year ago.

The Team Trek-Drops cyclist said captaining the Manx team at the Gold Coast was a "massive honour".

Christian, who also competed in Glasgow, said it was a "massive honour."

She continued: "I couldn't be more proud than to represent the Isle of Man in such a role. The island has a really strong team competing across many sports, and I believe we have a great chance of bringing home medals."

Chef de Mission Leonie Cooil added: "It is fantastic to have Anna as our team captain for the Gold Coast Games.

"She has a wealth of experience when it comes to competing in world class events around the world, and is a great role model for all the athletes."

The majority of the Manx team will leave for Australia on Monday.

The Commonwealth Games is the highest level at which a sportsman or woman can represent the island.